“Wild Thing” is a classic, beyond any shadow of a doubt. Like many popular songs from the 60s, it’s a cover of a song which…
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23/07/2019: “One Step Ahead” by Aretha Franklin
Out of all of Aretha Franklin’s lovely songs, this is one of the most lovely. The serenity and grace of her singing really bursts through…
15/07/2019: “Politician Man” by Betty Davis
“Politician” is a song by Cream, released in 1968 on their Wheels Of Fire album. It’s a fair sleazy sounding song anyway, as a indictment of sexually deviant…
29/06/2019: “Getting Nasty” by Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm
Ike Turner was one of the central figures behind the evolution of rock n roll from blues. His 1951 hit, “Rocket 88”, is widely considered…
18/06/2019: “Angoisse” by Serge Gainsbourg
“Angoisse” is from the soundtrack to the film “L’eau A La Bouche”, translated as “Mouth Watering”. The song and film were released in 1960, the…
27/05/2019: “Out Of Limits” by The Marketts
I love a bit of surfer music. It has a set of distinctive guitar styles, reliably energetic rhythm sections, and usually a fair amount of…
26/05/2019: “Kadia Blues” by Orchestre De La Paillote
This song shows the diversity of African music. Much of the music that is popular among Western audiences tends towards the funky, afrobeat persuasion. “Kadia…
23/05/2019: “Algodao” by Quarteto Novo
Quarteto Novo only recorded one album together, the 1967 Quarteto Novo. However, that one album had a disproportionate influence. The group utilises a regional Brazilian music…
14/05/2019: “Volunteers” by Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane were one of the most successful psychedelic bands. The Beatles were obviously big hippies themselves, but they are in a class of their…
04/05/2019: “Tell It Like It Is” by Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville is part of the Neville Brothers, so is consequently no stranger to the soulful sounds of New Orleans. However, he is the most…